. >> yesterday we began our one-year countdown to the winter olympics in russia which we broadcast right here on nbc. but those aren't the only olympics going on. in northern india, all this week you can enjoy the rural olympics. they're entertaining. the competition of some type, horses dancing on two feet. it looks a bit like some sort of trippy dressage. that is unbelievable stuff. there is the typical feats of endurance and strength with the tug of war. the 100 meter dash. they are flying there. and pulling a minivan with your ears -- ow! >> that doesn't sound like -- >> that is pretty hard. >> they're sponsored by suzuki. >> yes, balancing a bicycle on your teeth. >> okay. >> that looks like it hurts. and balancing your body on a bottle and then a stack of bricks. of course, we have the vertical baby drop. any excuse that we can get to show this 500-year-old tradition. it is thought that it will bring the child good luck. i know this is will's favorite cooler story. >> i hope they have 1,000 on that. >> this is footage from 2008. i hope they have new safety precautions. >> that is s